June 11, 2020

At some point I will get a more comprehensive compilation of the ODOT / HCRHAC plans for this segment posted here, but for right now, I want to focus primarily on getting the remaining sections of the website repaired.

Below the plans are some photos of what may have been The Dalles to Sandy River Wagon Road through this area.

2014

The western portion of these plans remain the same, running along side the freeway... However, instead of following the route below, a new line has been surveyed closer to the freeway with a spur trail over to a new Hole-In-The-Wall overlook...

"...where it follows an old (unpaved) logging road or railroad bed that eventually becomes a dirt trail. This new trail construction extends 2,300 feet. The last trail portion runs along the south side of Warren Creek (Photo 5B), then it crosses the creek at a switch back near the scenic Warren Creek Falls. A bridge is proposed for crossing Warren Creek. The trail then winds back past Hole-in-the-Wall and Cabin Creek Falls (Photos 5C and 5D) and then heads toward the freeway and connects with the existing historic highway west of Starvation Creek State Park."

ODOT. Milepost 2016 Reconnection Projects - Phase One - Section D - Lindsey Creek to Starvation Creek

Mileposts 56-57

Trail Segment Highlights

LENGTH: 1.3 miles

2014 COST: $5.1 million

Level of difficulty:

Moderate to Difficult

Slopes up to 8%

• Trail parallels Warren Creek and crosses Warren Creek on a new bridge

• Views and interpretation at Hole-in-the-Wall Falls

• New overlook at Cabin Creek Falls

• Improved parking at Starvation Creek Trailhead

• Mt. Defiance Trail access

• Warren Creek

• Hole-in-the-Wall Falls

• Historic Warren Creek Waterfall

• Historic Stone Oven

• Cabin Creek Falls

• Existing Starvation Creek Trailhead

Starvation Creek Trailhead Description:

• Existing 28 parking spaces

• Existing bus trailer turnaround

• Existing restroom

• Existing kiosk and signage

Trailhead Amenities:

• Expand parking area 10 additional spaces

• Reconfigure parking area to provide for better traffic flow

• Improve trail access through the site

ODOT: 2009 Plan - Segment 5 - Lindsey Creek to Starvation Creek

From Lindsey Creek heading east, the alignment follows Interstate 84 shoulder for a short distance. Along this segment, the trail is elevated upon a low retaining wall to provide required width without excavating into a steep hillside. This raised elevation will help separate trail users from passing traffic. The trail alignment continues along the south edge of the freeway for approximately 800 feet where it follows an old (unpaved) logging road or railroad bed that eventually becomes a dirt trail. This new trail construction extends 2,300 feet. The last trail portion runs along the south side of Warren Creek (Photo 5B), then it crosses the creek at a switch back near the scenic Warren Creek Falls. A bridge is proposed for crossing Warren Creek. The trail then winds back past Hole-in-the-Wall and Cabin Creek Falls (Photos 5C and 5D) and then heads toward the freeway and connects with the existing historic highway west of Starvation Creek State Park. Some rock excavation and slope protection is required here. From this point east, trail users will be able to access the existing portions of the State Trail between Starvation Creek Trailhead and Viento State Park.

Trail Segment Highlights:

• Provides access to three currently inaccessible waterfalls (Cabin Creek, Warren Creek, and Hole-in-the-Wall Falls). Lancaster Falls would be a side attraction. The majority of this trail section is through a forested setting.

• Provides added attractions to developed Starvation Creek Trail Head.

ODOT: 2009 Plan - Segment 5 - Lindsey Creek to Starvation Creek

http://www.oregon.gov/ODOT/HWY/HCRH/docs/reconnection_seg5.pdf

Funding (As of May 2013):

Environmental: Complete

Engineering: Complete

Construction: $0 Needed

Total Funds Needed: $0

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Original Planned Route

The Dalles to Sandy River Military Road?

This might be the old wagon road, which would have necessitated the changes in the State Trail route. This is what led to the change of plans at the east end of The Mossy Road segment.

Above, an old road grade and future HCRH Trail splitting off from the Starvation Ridge / Mt. Defiance Trail.

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